Description
This Breakfast Burrito Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. It features layers of flavorful chorizo sausage, eggs, cheeses, and salsa all baked together for a hearty and savory meal.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 lb chorizo sausage
- 12 eggs, divided
- 1 1/4 cups milk, divided
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 6 burrito size flour tortillas, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Brown Sausage: In a large skillet over high heat, brown sausage until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove from pan and drain fat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, green chiles, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Scrambled Eggs: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat, add egg mixture, and scramble until just cooked.
- Prepare Egg/Milk Mixture: Add remaining eggs to a mixing bowl, along with 1 cup milk. Whisk to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer half of the tortillas, cheeses, salsa, scrambled eggs, sausage, green onion, and remaining salsa in the baking dish.
- Top and Bake: Top with remaining tortillas, pour the egg/milk mixture over the top, add remaining cheese, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy this delicious casserole straight from the oven!
Notes
- To make ahead, refrigerate casserole just before the baking step up to overnight.
- Bake 5-10 minutes longer if chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
